Lead Engineer – Hull

Buoyancy Consultants & Engineering; Panaji; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Buoyancy Consultants & Engineering is seeking a Lead Engineer in Panaji to drive hull design projects. You will coordinate the hull & outfitting team, manage 3D design tasks, and ensure work meets client specs, budget, and schedule. This role involves frequent collaboration with suppliers and offshore teams.

You will lead engineering planning, oversee basic design activities, and support pre- and post-sales efforts. Domestic or international relocation may be required to meet project needs.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Graduate/Masters in Shipbuilding or Naval Architecture with 8–10 years' experience.
• Experience in 3D ship design software such as Ship Constructor or Cadmatic.
• Experience in detail and basic design projects in Shipbuilding & Offshore.
• Strong communication skills and customer focus.
• High attention to detail and pursuit of perfection.
• Willing to relocate on client site, domestically or internationally.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate all engineering activities within a project.
• Lead a team of engineers in detail design for hull & outfitting and basic design.
• Set up engineering planning and monitor execution.
• Ensure engineering work meets time, budget, safety and client requirements.
• Coordinate with suppliers, clients and subcontractors.
• Oversee 3D hull design modifications and related areas.
• Assist Project Manager in pre-sales and post-sales support.
• Willing to relocate on client site as needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Client liaison

Education

Diploma/Graduate/Masters in Shipbuilding or Naval Architecture

Tools

Ship Constructor

Cadmatic

Job description

Posted Date

14 Nov 2026

Location

Buoyancy Consultants & Engineering - Panaji

Department

Engineering Design

Function

Engineering

Positions

1

As a Lead engineer you will be working closely with the client in order to execute their design engineering projects with close co-ordination of your Hull design team. Your responsibilities will be as follows:

• Responsible for the planning and coordination of all engineering activities within a project.
• Leading a team of engineers within the detail design department (distributing, controlling and monitoring activities of all team members) for the hull & outfitting section & the basic design department.
• Setting up the engineering planning and monitoring of the execution of assigned tasks.
• Ensure that the engineering activities are conducted on time and as per client requirements.
• Occasionally performs engineering work (drawings, overviews, layouts).
• Performing engineering work in accordance with the requirements of the project (budget, schedule, safety and customer requirements).
• Leading a team of designers: work coordination, checking the drawings, coaching and support.
• In charge of the 3D design and modifications of a hull structure, superstructure, outfitting areas & basic design areas, according to the technical specifications, classification rules, statutory body and client's requirements.
• Ensuring the right quality of completed work.
• Coordination with suppliers, clients and subcontractors.
• Strong Management skills equipped with capability to multitask and handle few projects at the same time.
• Assist Project Manager in pre-sales and post-sales support.
• Willing to re-locate on client site either domestic or International on short notice.
• Any other associated task or responsibilities assigned from time to time by the organization

Job Requirements:

• You are a diploma/graduate/Masters in Shipbuilding or Naval Architecture with relevant experience of 8 to 10 years.
• You must have experience in 3D ship design software like Ship Constructor, Cadmatic or relevant.
• You have worked on detail and basic design projects in area of Shipbuilding & Offshore.
• You have good communication skills and enjoy helping customers.
• You have minute attention to detail and seek perfection in your work.
• You would like to continue to develop your technical & intra-personal knowledge and use it to retain & create satisfied customers.

We Offer:

• A full time position within the team with competitive benefits.
• Exciting and challenging working environment with exposure to international projects.
• A rapidly growing young and enthusiastic organization with shortest lines of communication with the management.
• Opportunities for international and domestic travel with ample scope of promotion and personal growth.